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Sapphire Dragon Tree
Paulownia tomentosa

The Sapphire Dragon Tree has the unique distinction of being labeled the fastest growing tree on earth. It is know by many names - Empress Tree, Foxglove Tree, Kawakami, Kiri Tree, Princess Tree, Rattlebox Tree, Royal Paulownia or Sapphire Princess. Regardless of what you want to call it, there is no doubt about its impressive ornamental features. It is a beautiful, super fast growing, large leaved member of the figwort family, marketed most often as a quick growing shade tree. Growing up to 8-10 feet a year, in 3-5 years, this tree achieves what other tree species take generations to achieve. In early spring, this tree puts on an awe inspiring show with its large violet to blue, trumpet-like blossoms which fill the air with a sweet fragrance. Despite the exotic look of these trees, they are surprisingly hardy and can tolerate harsh winters. Native to eastern Asia, this deciduous tree is hardy from zones 5 through 9 and roots are hardy enough so that even in colder zones they are often grown and cut to near ground level in fall and grown as a large-leafed shrub the following season. Seeds are easy to germinate and seedlings grow rapidly, flowering in as little as 2-3 years under good growing conditions.